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Indian Spiced Smashed Potatoes
Crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, these masala smashed potatoes are perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
Indian
Diet:
Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
6
Calories:
136
kcal
Author:
Shilpa Kerur
Ingredients
1½
lb
baby potatoes
2
tablespoon
olive oil
½
teaspoon
ground coriander
1
teaspoon
chili powder
or cayenne
½
teaspoon
ground turmeric
1
teaspoon
garam masala
(use store-bought or
homemade garam masala
)
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
sugar
½-¾
salt
(adjust as per taste)
1
teaspoon
lemon juice
2
tablespoon
cilantro
1
teaspoon
chaat masala
optional
Instructions
Wash and clean the potatoes. Place them in a large pot with sufficient water.
Boil until the potatoes are just done (around 12-15 minutes).
Transfer to cold water and let it cool for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, ground coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, garlic powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Once the potatoes are cooled, add the oil and spice mixture.
Mix well making sure all the potatoes are coated well.
To bake in an oven:
Preheat the oven to 390 F (200 C).
Place the potatoes onto a baking tray.
Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to break them.
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Top with chaat masala, lemon juice, and cilantro.
To make in an air fryer:
Brush the air fryer basket with a few drops of oil.
Place the potatoes in the basket.
Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to break them.
Air fry at 390 F (200 C) for 8-10 minutes.
Top with chaat masala, lemon juice, and cilantro.
To make on a stovetop:
Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a tawa or griddle.
Place the potatoes on the tawa.
Take a fork and smash the potatoes thinly, taking care, not to break them.
Place on high heat and fry until they are golden (5-6 minutes).
Carefully flip them and fry until both sides are golden.
Top with chaat masala, lemon juice, and cilantro.
Notes
See the tips section above for useful tips to make this dish.
Nutrition
Calories:
136
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
13
mg
|
Potassium:
495
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
110
IU
|
Vitamin C:
23
mg
|
Calcium:
17
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg